Future Toys (Antique Collectors Club) [Hardcover]

Antoni Emchowicz (Author), Paul Nunneley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Antique Collectors Club | Publication Date: April 2000

-- First-ever study of "cold war" era futuristic toys.
-- Contains a wide selection of fascinating color photographs of the toys and their original packaging.

Through design details and use of packaging artwork, this book is a pictorial history of futuristic toys produced between the postwar years and the first moon landings. These toys embody, in a fascinating way, the diverse visions of the future that were popular during this exciting period of scientific and technological expansion.

A visually stimulating book that illustrates a broad collection of robots, astronauts, space vehicles, ray guns, games and more -- many with their original packaging. Contains many examples not seen in previous publications and specialized information for collectors or those interested in the space-race era.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 227 pages
• Publisher: New Cavendish Books (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1872727689
• ISBN-13: 978-1872727684
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 10.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,613,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Current Best Resource for the Space Toy Collector!, July 27, 2000

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Gary Kaminski (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Future Toys (Antique Collectors Club) (Hardcover)

The authors have done a superb job in presenting a classic piece of collectible reference. The book is filled to the bubble with all the greats and done with taste and care. One of the nice sections is a complete listing of toy manufacturers trademarks. No effort was made to price the robots and space toys, which I'm gratefully thankful for, since any attempt would certainly have dated the work. As a collector this will be one of my future guides as I pursue what has become a rewarding if albeit expensive pastime! Bravo...and my compliments. To all others the least bit interested...get this book!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Space Toy Graphics!, May 25, 2000

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Judith Bertoglio-Giffin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Future Toys (Antique Collectors Club) (Hardcover)

Altho I'm not a Space Toy collector, this will be on my shelf just for the quality and quantity of the fantastic vintage graphic images of the toys and their boxes.

For the Space Toy afficianado, this has the best, large scale, clearest photos I've seen. Thee is brief, but concise information on each toy that includes the size, maker, year, country, desirability, & description. There are several pages of trademark logos. It's a real trip down memory lane and should serve as one of the top ranked refrence books out there.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST Robot & Space Toy book available ! Buy It Now !, July 27, 2000

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Mr.Bridger - See all my reviews

This review is from: Future Toys (Antique Collectors Club) (Hardcover)

I have to agree with the comments made by the author himself, both " ...informative & visually stimulating ...". If that was what he set out to achieve by writing this excellent book, then he has surpassed it. Superb colour pictures of the type of tin robots & space toys we all played with in our younger days brought the memories flooding back. For collectors of this type of toy, this has to be a classic. Clear photography, excellent description of each toy, rare items and original boxes and a desirability guide. A must for both new & experienced collectors alike !